Stellantis Moves Jeep Compass Production to US, Sparking Canadian Job Concerns
Stellantis, the world's fourth-largest automaker, is relocating Jeep Compass production from Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois, USA. This decision, announced by UNIFOR, Canada's largest private-sector union, has sparked concern and criticism from political figures and labour leaders.
The move, set to create 5,000 jobs in the midwestern United States, follows Stellantis's $13 billion investment in the country. Ontario Premier Doug Ford described the decision as 'painful' for workers and urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to advocate for the auto sector.
Lana Payne, Unifor national president, attributed the job loss to President Donald Trump's trade war, which has created uncertainty for Canadian autoworkers. Rafael Gomez, a University of Toronto expert, predicts a steady loss of auto assembly jobs in Canada due to these policies.
Despite the relocation, Stellantis remains committed to Canada and plans further investments, including in Brampton. Prime Minister Carney attributes the decision to current US tariffs and vows to diversify Canada's economy.
The shift of Jeep Compass production to the United States raises concerns about job security for Canadian autoworkers. While Stellantis maintains investment plans in Canada, the impact of Trump's trade policies on the auto sector remains a significant issue.
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